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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY

DESIGNS FOR LEARNING: FRENCH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

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(Elementary-Synergy Module only)

Intersession, 1991 ?

Instructor: ?

Marlene Mardoche Varga

(May 27 - June 14 daily) ?

Phone: ?

291-3251

Location: L'université du Québec a Trois Rivières

PREREQUISITE

Educ. 401/402 or equivalent. Instruction given in French and English. Knowledge of French

at least equivalent to Fr.206 or with permission of the instructor.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course deals with a variety of approaches, teaching strategies and curricula for teaching

French as a second language in elementary schools.

OBJECTIVES

The participant will acquire a better understanding of the theories, approaches and

methodology in the teaching of French as a second language; study aspects and application of

current curriculum (linguistic and cultural) and course materials used in programs for

French as a second language in British Columbia; study and practise teaching techniques;

acquire skills in evaluating second language teaching and learning. The focus will be on

practical application of the above. As well, there will be a component to improve linguistic

competence and gain cultural awareness in a francophone environment.

TOPICS/ACTIVITIES

Theories and approaches in learning a second language

Teaching strategies with emphasis on communication and interaction

Evaluation techniques

The curriculum and commercial programs in B.C.

Lesson-planning / Unit-planning

Language classes

Social and Cultural activities / Excursions

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Attendance and participation

Oral presentations based on teaching one or more of the four skills

Design of a pupil evaluation

Design of a centre

One unit plan (a short sequence of activities/lessons)

Community work

REQUIRED READING

Ministry of Education. 1990.

B.C. Curriculum Guide for the Teaching of French as a Second

Language.

Victoria, B.C. (will be provided).

Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers. 1989.

National Core French Study

(the

Preamble). (will

be provided)

Rivers, Wilga M. (1987).

Interactive Language Teaching.

Cambridge University Press.